Are Your Client's Sexual Values Aligned, or in a 69?

St. Louis Union Station Hotel 

Published Room: Midway 10 

An exploration of the significance of sexual values, offering insights into the impact of sexual beliefs, preferences, and behaviors on one's well-being. It will delve into how sexual values are shaped and provide an evidence-based approach to assist therapy clients in examining their sexual values and gaining awareness of how they shape thoughts and actions. It will discuss the consequences of being out of alignment with these values and provide practical guidance on how to empower clients to navigate their sexual values consciously and make decisions that align with their core beliefs.

Intended Audience: Counselors, Therapists

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to demonstrate the impact of sexual beliefs, preferences, and behaviors on one's well-being and name one evidence-based approach to assist individuals in examining their sexual values in order to navigate their sexual values consciously and make decisions that align with their core beliefs. 

C. Socio-cultural, familial factors (e.g., ethnicity, culture, religion, spirituality, socioeconomic status, family values) in relation to sexual values and behaviors

ST-A. Theory and methods of sex-related psychotherapy, including several different models.

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